Advanced Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist

Are you passionate about the patient experience? At HCA Healthcare, we are committed to caring for patients with purpose and integrity. We care like family! Jump-start your career as a Advanced Pediatric Clinical Pharmacist today with HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital.

Job Summary and Qualifications

The Advanced Clinical Pharmacist (Neonatal/Pediatric/Women's) is responsible for providing general clinical and pharmacy services in compliance with regulatory and hospital policies/procedures to the Level 3 Neonatal ICU, the General Pediatric unit, Pediatric ICU, Pediatric Emergency Department and the Women's units. The Pharmacist will provide patient care using knowledge, skills and abilities in pharmacotherapy, monitoring, compounding and dispensing pharmaceuticals. Come make a difference in patients’ lives at our phenomenal hospital.

What you will do in this role:

• You will assist with clinical services such as drug consults, nutrition support, pharmacokinetics, anticoagulant monitoring, pain management, IV to PO, renal dosing and other programs as defined by Pharmacy Leadership.
• You will consult with physicians and nursing staff members concerning the availability, dosage form, side effects, and possible incompatibility of new as well as currently used drugs. You will suggest appropriate, cost-effective therapeutic medication alternatives to medical staff.
• You will provide medication discharge counseling prior to discharge for pediatric and neonatal patients
• You will be a subject matter expert for women and children on the Pharmacy and Therapeutics Committee
• You will collaborate with physicians, mid-level practitioners, nurses, respiratory therapist and dieticians to ensure order sets, orders strings and clinical pathways are current, evidence-based, and meet the needs of the women and children's population.
• You will precept PGY-1 Pharmacy Residents and APPE pharmacy students
• You will sustain the hospital formulary, minimizing nonformulary procurements, utilizing therapeutic interchanges and promoting rational drug therapy selection, limiting unnecessary procurement costs.
• You will provide accurate and timely medication information to healthcare staff and patients.
• You will interpret orders and transcribe/verify in the pharmacy computer system efficiently.
• You will accurately compound and dispense pharmaceuticals.
• You will monitor drug therapy regimens for contraindications, drug-drug interactions, drug-food interactions, allergies and appropriateness of drug and dose.
• You will maintain appropriate controlled substance records.

What qualifications you will need:

• Graduate of an ACPE-accredited School of Pharmacy is required; PharmD Degree is preferred 
• An active Pharmacist license with the Board of Pharmacy in the state which you practice, in accordance with law and regulation is required
• BCPPS preferred upon hire, required within 6 months of hire
• Minimum of 1 year of hospital Pharmacy experience is preferred 
• Prior hospital Pharmacy Residency is preferred

Benefits

HCA Healthcare Summerville Hospital, offers a total rewards package that supports the health, life, career and retirement of our colleagues. The available plans and programs include:

• Comprehensive benefits for medical, prescription drug, dental, vision, behavioral health and telemedicine services
• Wellbeing support, including free counseling and referral services
• Time away from work programs for paid time off, paid family leave, long- and short-term disability coverage and leaves of absence
• Savings and retirement resources, including a 401(k) Plan with a 100% match on 3% to 9% of pay (based on years of service), Employee Stock Purchase Plan, flexible spending accounts, preferred banking partnerships, retirement readiness tools, rollover support and financial wellbeing counseling
• Education support through tuition assistance, student loan assistance, certification support, dependent scholarships and a partnership with Galen College of Nursing
• Additional benefits for fertility and family building, adoption assistance, life insurance, supplemental health protection plans, auto and home insurance, legal counseling, identity theft protection and consumer discounts

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Note: Eligibility for benefits may vary by location.

Trident Medical Center – Facility Overview

Founded in 1975, Trident Medical Center has been serving patients and families throughout Berkeley, Charleston, and Dorchester Counties for 50 years. As a 320+ bed Level II Trauma Center, Trident provides comprehensive healthcare services, advanced specialty care, and 24/7 emergency treatment, earning recognition as the #1 Trauma Center in the Lowcountry.

Key Highlights

• Award-winning Heart Center
• Home to the South Carolina Institute for Robotic Surgery
• Comprehensive breast health services through the Trident Breast Care Center
• Features the Joseph M. Still Burn Clinic, the region’s only outpatient burn clinic for patients of all ages
• Provides 24/7 Hospitalist and Intensivist coverage
• Healthgrades Five-Star recipient for cardiovascular care, neurosciences, critical care, and patient safety outcomes

Expanded Emergency Access
In addition to emergency departments at Trident Medical Center and Summerville Medical Center, the health system operates four freestanding emergency rooms (FSERs) offering 24/7 emergency care:

• Brighton Park Emergency (Summerville)
• Centre Pointe Emergency (North Charleston)
• James Island Emergency (Charleston)
• Moncks Corner Medical Center (Berkeley County)
• Long Point Free Standing ED coming soon!

Together, these facilities provide convenient, around-the-clock access to emergency services across the greater Charleston region.

"The great hospitals will always put the patient and the patient's family first, and the really great institutions will provide care with warmth, compassion, and dignity for the individual."- Dr. Thomas Frist, Sr.
HCA Healthcare Co-Founder

If you are looking for an opportunity that provides satisfaction and personal growth, we encourage you to apply for our Pediatric Advanced Clinical Pharmacist opening. We promptly review all applications. Highly qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Unlock the possibilities and apply today!

We are an equal opportunity employer. We do not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin, gender, sexual orientation, age, marital status, veteran status, or disability status.